Venezuela has secured its place at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, with athletes qualifying in four disciplines after strong performances in regional qualifying events. The delegation confirmed its participation on April 23, 2026, following successful campaigns in archery, table tennis, karate, and water polo.
The qualification process began with the archery team, where the men’s squad of Luis Vivas, Heber Pacheco, and Ricardo Vásquez earned a bronze medal at the qualifier in San Salvador. This result granted Venezuela three team spots in the archery competition for the Santo Domingo 2026 Games, scheduled from July 24 to August 8 in the Dominican Republic.
In table tennis, both the men’s and women’s teams secured their places through tournaments held in Santo Domingo. The women’s team consists of Roxy González, Camila Obando, and Cristina Gómez, while the men’s squad features Raymundo Medina, Carlos Ríos, Jonathan Vegas, and César Castillo.
Karate emerged as one of Venezuela’s most successful qualifying sports, with 18 athletes earning berths after competing in the qualifier hosted in the Dominican capital. This represents one of the largest delegations from any single sport for Venezuela at the upcoming regional multi-sport event.
Water polo completed Venezuela’s qualified roster, with both the men’s and women’s national teams earning their spots at a tournament in Cali, Colombia. The women’s team recorded three wins and two losses during the qualification process, while the men’s team finished with four wins and three losses to secure their passage to Santo Domingo 2026.
The Central American and Caribbean Games, held every four years, serve as a key regional competition in the Olympic cycle. The 2026 edition in Santo Domingo will bring together thousands of athletes from across the Caribbean, Central America, and surrounding regions for one of the premier multi-sport events in the area.
With qualifications now confirmed in archery, table tennis, karate, and water polo, Venezuela’s delegation is taking shape for what promises to be a competitive showing at the Games. Athletes will continue preparations over the coming months ahead of the July 24 opening ceremony in Santo Domingo.
As the countdown to Santo Domingo 2026 begins, Venezuelan sports officials and athletes will focus on finalizing team rosters and refining training plans. The Games represent an important opportunity for Venezuelan athletes to gain international experience and compete against regional rivals in front of a home crowd for some events.
For ongoing updates on Venezuela’s preparation and participation in the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, follow trusted sports news sources and official Olympic committee channels.
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